The British Shorthair will develop gills around 3 months old. During this period, regularly feeding cooked beef, chicken breast, and salmon can promote the development of gills. The British Shorthair will lose its appetite when it is in estrus, so take it for neutering in time. It is also very beneficial for hair and cheeks.

When does British Shorthair silver gradient hair appear on cheeks

Generally speaking, the British Shorthair's silver gradation starts to appear on the cheeks around 3 months old and lasts until around 8 months old. British shorthair silvery gradation of cheeks is usually a phenomenon in male cats, and female cats rarely have cheeks.

While the British shorthair has gills, pay attention to a reasonable diet, which can better help it grow gills. Foods such as cooked beef, chicken breast, and salmon are good for gill growth and can be fed regularly two or three times a week.

Neutering is also very helpful for cats with gill hair. British shorthairs tend to lose appetite after estrus, so neutering them before their first estrus can fatten up the British shorthair and promote gill hair.